Where can I find the SSC CGL syllabus 2025?

The complete SSC CGL Syllabus 2025 for Tier 1 and Tier 2 Exam is given on the official website of SSC. Candidates can check their topic wise syllabus here.

Is there any negative marking in the SSC CGL TIER 1 examination?

Yes, there will a negative marking of 0.50 marks of every wrong answer in the SSC CGL TIER 1 examination.

What are the topic under SSC CGL General Awareness syllabus?

This a vast section which includes questions from History, Cuture, Geography, Economic, Current Affairs, Book and Authors, Etc.

How many sections are there in SSC CGL Tier 1 ExAam 2025?

The SSC CGL Syllabus for Tier 1 examinations comprises 4 sections i.e. GA/GK, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language and Comprehension, and Reasoning.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2025, Subject Wise Syllabus for Tier 1

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Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC CGL Exam every year to recruit candidates for various posts. To prepare for the examination, candidates need to go through the syllabus and plan their study accordingly. The SSC CGL Recruitment 2025 is conducted in two different stages. Candidates qualifying for Tier 1 as well as Tier 2 exams will be eligible for document verification. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam is a highly competitive exam for government jobs in India. To ace the exam, it’s crucial to have a thorough understanding of SSC CGL syllabus.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2025

Understanding the SSC CGL Syllabus will help you prepare for the exam and know the topics listed for the exam through the commission. SSC CGL Syllabus covers four subjects i.e. General Knowledge, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language in Tier 1 and Tier 2. The syllabus provided below will help you to achieve the desired success. The selection process is as follows:

Tier 1- Computer-based test
Tier 2- Computer-based test
Tier 2 includes 3 papers i.e. Paper-I and Paper-II further in separate shifts on separate days.
The Data Entry Speed Test has been included in Section III for 15 minutes in Module II as One Data Entry Task.

SSC CGL Syllabus for Tier 1

The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is qualifying in nature and contains 4 sections i.e. GA/GK, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language and Comprehension, and Reasoning with 100 questions for 200 marks. Candidates need to appear for the SSC CGL Tier 1 examination for the next stage of selection. Here we are providing you with the detailed official SSC CGL Syllabus 2025 for all 4 sections under Tier 1.

SSC CGL Syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning

General Intelligence and Reasoning test the candidate’s ability to analyze the given data and derive the answers to the questions asked. The questions asked in this section are the combination of language and mathematics. Examinees must check the detailed syllabus provided below and start your preparation accordingly.

General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus
Analogies	Similarities and Differences
Space Visualization	Spatial Orientation
Problem-Solving	Analysis
Judgment	Decision-Making
Visual Memory	Discrimination
Observation	Relationship Concepts
Arithmetical Reasoning	Figural Classification
Arithmetic Number Series	Non-Verbal Series
Coding and Decoding	Statement Conclusion
Syllogistic Reasoning	Semantic Analogy
Symbolic/Number Analogy	Figural Analogy
Semantic Classification	Symbolic/Number Classification
Figural Classification	Semantic Series
Number Series	Figural Series
Word Building	Coding & Decoding
Numerical Operations	Symbolic Operations
Trends	Space Orientation
Space Visualization	Venn Diagrams
Drawing Inferences	Punched Hole/Pattern Folding & Un-folding
Figural Pattern Folding and Completion	Indexing
Address Matching	Date & City Matching
Classification of Center Codes/Roll Numbers	Embedded Figures
Small & Capital Letters/Numbers Coding, Decoding, and Classification

SSC CGL Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude

The preparation of quantitative aptitude requires lots of practice and knowledge of tricks nd tips to solve the questions with less time. Candidates can check the CGL syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude here.

Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus
Computation of whole numbers	Fractions and relationships between numbers
Profit and Loss	Time and distance
Time & Work	Percentage
Ratio & Proportion	Discount
Partnership Business	Mixture and Allegation
Square roots	Averages
Graphs of Linear Equations	Triangle and its various kinds of centers
Congruence and similarity of triangles	Interest
Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds	Circle and its chords
Regular Polygons	Circle
Right Prism, Circular Cone,	Right, Circular Cylinder, Sphere,
Heights and Distances	Hemispheres,
Rectangular Parallelepiped	Histogram
Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base

SSC CGL Syllabus for English Language and Comprehension

This is one of the scoring and less time-consuming sections of the SSC CGL Examination as it requires no calculation. But the grasping power is important to solve and the habit of reading is a must to get a good score. We have given the SSC CGL Syllabus for English Language and comprehension for all topics below.

English Language and Comprehension Syllabus
Phrases and Idioms	One-word Substitution
Sentence Correction	Error Spotting
Fill in the Blanks	Spelling Correction
Reading Comprehension	Synonyms-Antonyms
Active Passive	Sentence Rearrangement
Sentence Improvement	Cloze Test

SSC CGL General Awareness Syllabus

Candidates need to prepare for each topic and maintain a good grip on the basic subjects. Current Affairs of last 6 months is also very important to clear this section with more marks. This section can help increase the overall score for the SSC CGL Tier 1 Examination.

General Awareness Syllabus
History, Culture	Geography, Economic Scene
General Policy & Scientific Research	Science
Current Affairs	Books and Authors
Sports	Important Schemes
Important Days	Portfolios
People in News	India and its Neighboring Countries
Questions about History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research
Questions about Science, Current Affairs, Books and Authors, Sports, Important Schemes, Important Days, Portfolios, People in the News

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus 2025

The SSC CGL Tier 2 exam pattern and syllabus have been revised recently. The Tier 2 exam will be conducted in 2 stages only i.e. Tier 1 and Tier 2. The candidates must go through the detailed SSC CGL Tier 2 syllabus mentioned below.

Paper I (Compulsory for all posts),
Paper II for candidates who apply for the post of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and
Paper III for candidates who apply for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer. Objective Type, Multiple choice questions, except for Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus for Paper 1

Paper 1 in the Tier 2 examination is compulsory for all candidates and carries a total of 390 marks. So the candidates must be aware of the topics asked in the various sections of the paper. Even though the Mathematics, Reasoning, English and General Awareness sections are common in both Tier 1 & 2, the strategy to prepare for both levels is different. Check the CGL Tier 2 syllabus for paper 1 in the table mentioned below for all topics.

Section	Module	Topics
Section I	Mathematical Abilities	Number Systems: Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions, and Relationship between Numbers. Fundamental arithmetical operations: Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time and Work. Algebra: Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) and Graphs of Linear Equations. Geometry: Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds of centers, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles. Mensuration: Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base. Trigonometry: Trigonometry, Trigonometric ratios, Complementary angles, Height, and distances (simple problems only) Standard Identities like sin2θ + cos2θ=1, etc Statistics and probability: Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart; Measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode, standard deviation; calculation of simple probabilities
Section I	General Intelligence and Reasoning	Semantic Analogy Symbolic operations Symbolic/Number Analogy Trends Figural Analogy Space Orientation and Semantic Classification Venn Diagrams Symbolic/ Number Classification Drawing inferences Figural Classification Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding Semantic Series Figural Pattern folding and completion Number Series Embedded figures Figural Series Critical Thinking Problem-Solving Emotional Intelligence Word Building Social Intelligence Coding and de-coding Numerical operations
Section II	English Language And Comprehension	Spot the error Fill in the blanks Synonyms Antonyms Spelling/ detecting misspelled words Idioms & phrases One word substitution Improvement of sentences Active/ passive voice of verbs Conversion into Direct/Indirect narration Shuffling of sentence parts Shuffling of sentences in a passage Cloze passage Comprehension passage
Section II	General Awareness	India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research Science Current Affairs Books and Authors Sports Important Schemes Important Days Portfolio People in News
Section II	Computer Proficiency	Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), input/ output devices, computer memory, memory organization, backup devices, PORTs, Windows Explorer. Keyboard shortcuts. Software: Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS Word, MS Excel PowerPoint, etc. Working with the Internet and e-mails: Web Browsing and searching, Downloading and uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e-banking Basics of networking and cyber security: Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking, viruses, worms, Trojans, etc.), and preventive measures.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus for Paper 2

The candidates who have opted for the JSO post while filling out the application form and those who have cleared the Tier 1 cutoff for the post of JSO are eligible to attempt Paper 2 of the Tier 2 exam. We have given the SSC CGL syllabus for tier 2 for Paper 2 in this table for the ease of Candidates for all topics.

Subject

Topics

Statistics

Collection, Classification, and Presentation of Statistical Data – Primary and Secondary data, Methods of data collection; Tabulation of data; Graphs and charts; Frequency distributions; Diagrammatic presentation of frequency distributions.
Measures of Central Tendency – Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles.
Measures of Dispersion– Common measures of dispersion – range, quartile deviations, mean deviation, and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion.
Moments, Skewness, and Kurtosis – Different types of moments and their relationship; the meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis.
Correlation and Regression – Scatter diagram; simple correlation coefficient; simple regression lines; Spearman’s rank correlation; Measures of association of attributes; Multiple regression; Multiple and partial correlations (For three variables only).
Probability Theory – Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes‟ theorem.
Random Variable and Probability Distributions – Random variable; Probability functions; Expectation and Variance of a random variable; Higher moments of a random variable; Binomial, Poisson, Normal, and Exponential distributions; Joint distribution of two random variables (discrete).
Sampling Theory – Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors; Probability and nonprobability sampling techniques(simple random sampling, stratified sampling, multistage sampling, multiphase sampling, cluster sampling, systematic sampling, purposive sampling, convenience sampling, and quota sampling); Sampling distribution(statement only); Sample size decisions.
Statistical Inference – Point estimation and interval estimation, properties of a good estimator, Methods of estimation (Moments method, Maximum likelihood method, Least squares method), Testing of hypothesis, Basic concept of testing, Small sample, and large sample tests, Tests based on Z, Chit-square and F statistic, Confidence intervals.
Analysis of Variance – Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data.
Time Series Analysis – Components of time series, Determination of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods.
Index Numbers – Meaning of Index Numbers, Problems in the construction of index numbers, Types of index numbers, Different formulae, Base shifting and splicing of index numbers, Cost of Living Index Numbers, and Uses of Index Numbers.

Preparation Tips for SSC CGL 2025 Syllabus

The SSC CGL Tier 1 Examination 2025 will be conducted in different shifts and the exam shift will be soon released officially. But candidates need to start and focus on their success from now onwards as this requires tremendous hard work and patience. We are sharing some of the tips to initiate your study and enhance your final performance.

Create a study plan that provides equal time for each section based on your strengths and weaknesses. Start with understanding the detailed syllabus, read the topics 2-3 times, and understand which topic needs extra hard work and practice.
Start the preparation from now onwards and don’t wait for the right time this will improve your time management skills and speed.
Analyze your performance from now on so that in the end you end up with a fine result and ready for the final examination.
Prepare the Computer Knowledge section well as it is mandatory to qualify the cutoff for this paper in the Tier 2 Examination. In addition to that, it also contributes to the General Awareness section of both stages of the selection process.
Start reading the current affairs and general awareness from now on. This will also help in developing knowledge of the English subject.
Start attempting the mock test and ensure your level of preparation. It is important to attempt a mock daily. This will increase your confidence, speed, and accuracy.

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